Month: January 2018

Human beings fall along a spectrum of neurodiversity, and for that reason, many experts no longer consider autism spectrum disorder (ASD) the developmental tragedy depicted in ’90s televisio n and Lifetime movies. In fact, falling somewhere along that spectrum can be a pretty amazing sign of individuality and difference. That said, children with… Read more

A few years ago, sound man Jimmy Lifton began a licensed training institute to help military veterans, including homeless vets, get jobs in below-the-line trades. Last month his organization — the Lifton Institute for Media Arts & Sciences, or LIMS — expanded its scope with the addition of its Reel People program, designed to… Read more

Learning to speak a second language has a certain cache to it, doesn’t it? Makes you feel a little more worldly, a little more cosmopolitan. Research has been done over the years on how learning a second language can help boost brain power, not to mention help secure employment in some cases. But until recently,… Read more

Only learning and qrowing process helps us to be BEST company in California????. This time we attended the great event in “Behavior education world” Young Child Expo & Conference where we got plenty of emotions Want to be always aware on autism ? Follow us ???? and enjoy! #Autism #events #autismUSA #expo #BESTE

We are pleasured to announce APPtastic Adventures -Apps for Special Education, NLACRC event that will be held on 02/09/2018 at 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM in 9200 Oakdale Ave, Chatsworth, CA, 91311. If you would like to attend this event, please visit https://www.nlacrc.org/…/Components/Calendar/Event/3999/117… Pay attention‼️Wу DON’T PAID for you or is mandatory.

When you hear the word Asperger’s, what kind of person do you think of? Asperger’s Syndrome (ASP) is a type of mild autism that affects an average of 1 in 88 children in the US. In popular media, there are certain stereotypes attributed to people with Asperger’s (just think of Sheldon Cooper from TV’s Big Bang Theory).… Read more

Researchers at Carnegie Mellon University have developed a new dynamic statistical model to visualize changing patterns in networks, including gene expression during developmental periods of the brain. Published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, the model now gives researchers a tool that extends past observing static networks at a single snapshot in time,… Read more

In the highest reported percentage ever for autism prevalence in the United States, a recently released survey of parents by the National Center for Health Statistics (NCHS) puts the rate for autism spectrum disorders (ASDs) in American children at 2.76 percent, or 1 in 36. A November 2017 data brief reporting the new numbers culled… Read more

In case you aren’t already aware, there’s a plethora of organizations offering programs and services to the special needs community of families. What we’ve done here is narrow the group down to 10 must-see organizations that offer said services to all individuals with disabilities and special needs. If you haven’t checked out these fantastic… Read more

Aside from making modifiable renovations to a home to better accommodate equipment such as wheelchairs or walkers, some simple decluttering and organizing can help ensure your home, or that of a loved one, remains a safe, comfortable, and familiar place of them to live long-term. A disorganized, or cluttered home on the other hand, could pose serious… Read more